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DMV 169T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,815 mi
Last recorded61,815 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDMV 169T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,815 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 61,202 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 61,202 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 48,513 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 41,934 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 41,478 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

ADVISE OFFSIDE STEERING RACK ARM SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINT

Pass 12 May 2010 41,100 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2009 40,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 39,864 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 38,279 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 36,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rack gaiter clip cutting into rubber on lock

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rack gaiter clip cutting into rubber on lock

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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DMV 169T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DMV 169T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DMV 169T registered?

DMV 169T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is DMV 169T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DMV 169T shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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